{"product_id":"thanksgiving-the-true-story-9780805082296","title":"Thanksgiving: The True Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery year on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate with a Thanksgiving meal. But what is the origin of this tradition? Did it really begin when the Pilgrims and Native Americans got together in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn her signature narrative nonfiction style, Penny Colman paints a fascinating picture of this cherished American holiday. She examines numerous Thanksgiving claims which were antecedents to the national holiday we celebrate today, raises the turkey question--does everyone eat turkey on Thanksgiving?--and shows Sarah Josepha Hale's instrumental role in establishing the holiday. Get ready to delve into the rich past of Thanksgiving in an enlightening history that uncovers the true story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThanksgiving\u003c\/i\u003e is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePENNY COLMAN \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of many award-winning nonfiction books. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Henry Holt \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328496177426,"sku":"9780805082296","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5018cb39-2fa3-414c-b36e-b827cac7fb78.jpg?v=1727742322","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thanksgiving-the-true-story-9780805082296","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}